From the World to the Rack: Multi-Level Mapping in AKCP Quicklime
When you are managing distributed infrastructure across multiple cities or countries, a simple spreadsheet of IP addresses isn’t going to cut it. You need to see exactly where an alarm is triggering, whether it’s a cooling failure in your London facility or a tripped breaker in Tokyo.
AKCP’s Quicklime DCIM allows you to build an intuitive, hierarchical map system. Instead of scrolling through endless text logs, you can literally click on a map of the world, zoom into a specific building, open the floorplan, and look at the exact rack that is reporting a problem. In this tutorial video, we demonstrate how to set up visual drill-down mapping in just a few clicks.
Why Build a Hierarchy?
A flat list of sensors is overwhelming during an emergency. By building a multi-level map, you create a natural, intuitive navigation path for your NOC (Network Operations Center) team. When a critical alert flashes red on the global map, operators can instantly follow the visual breadcrumbs down to the root cause without needing to memorize naming conventions or cross-reference spreadsheets.
Setting Up Your Map Drill-Down
While the video walks through the specific interface clicks, creating this hierarchy relies on a simple linking process within the Quicklime Maps workspace:
Taking the time to build out these visual layers transforms raw data into actionable situational awareness. Be sure to watch the full video linked above to see exactly how these linking menus operate in real-time.
